Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or professional settings. At the reunion, I could tell she was a bottle blonde by her dark roots.
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Possible Offense
May sound critical or offensive. Use cautiously to avoid implying judgment about someone's appearance. When he called her a bottle blonde, her smile faded.
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Gender Neutral
Although more often used for women, it can refer to any gender dyeing their hair blonde. He showed his friends a throwback photo when he was a bottle blonde.